Historic change: the'MLS copies the rest of the world, calendar overturned

The’MLS has decided to conform to the most prestigious leagues in world soccer. It is a historic shift that brings the top U.S. league into line with the timing of the major tournaments. The’current schedule calls for the season to start in February and end in November. From 2027, start in mid-July with playoffs in May.

Don Garber, MLS commissioner, explained this resounding change of course this way: “This is one of the most important decisions in our entire history. Unifying our league with the world&#8217s major tournaments will make our clubs even more competitive, provide more opportunities at the soccer market level, and provide more media interest in the playoffs. All this marks the’beginning of a new era” his words reported by ESPN.

The 2027 will be challenging for Leo Messi and other MLS players. An abbreviated season will be played, from February to May, during which the MLS Cup champion will be crowned. Then, it will start immediately with the new schedule.

The decision made by the MLS bord was enthusiastically welcomed by Infantino, FIFA’s number one: “With the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States on the’horizon, the’announcement of this new schedule marks an important and timely step forward for Major League Soccer”, he posted on Instagram.

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